In this track-by-track interview, the pop-house duo discuss their belief in face-to-face collaboration, working with Lorde, Miguel, and the Weeknd, and why they would have second thoughts about making a song with Prince. By Matthew Schnipper.

Paul Thompson reviews this year's fest, which featured a controversial set from Kanye West, Janelle Monáe in a straightjacket, Jack White's old-school rock, and a billion other things going on all at once. Photos by Pooneh Ghana.

Jenn Pelly and Lindsay Zoladz discuss the depressing state of band reunions, terrible pick-up lines, and how today's music fests can be improved as part of their report from Primavera Sound. Also: photos by Tom Spray and Morten Krogh.

Coachella 2014 went down over the weekend, featuring acts such as OutKast, Arcade Fire, the Knife, Beck, the Replacements, and many more. Photographer Chris Tuite was there to take shots of the performances as well as some portraits of the artists backstage.

Presenting our favorite songs of the year: from the chaos of Perfect Pussy to the smoothness of Rhye, from Los Angeles' Haim to New York's Vampire Weekend, from Disclosure's modern house to Daft Punk's disco symphonies, and more.

This year's highlights from our video department include an hour-long Belle and Sebastian documentary, a stunning Beach House performance film, a full live set from Disclosure, and a priceless interview with Danny Brown.